
South Africa’s Green ID Book: Closing an Era and Embracing Digital Identity
South Africa’s old green ID book, a symbol of the country’s history and personal milestones, is being replaced by the modern Smart ID card. This new d...
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South Africa’s old green ID book, a symbol of the country’s history and personal milestones, is being replaced by the modern Smart ID card. This new d...

Airport travelers no longer have to take off their shoes at security checkpoints thanks to new smart technology like AI and better scanners. This big ...

South Africa is changing its rules to invite global satellite internet companies like Starlink to bring fast internet to remote areas. Instead of forc...

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs is ending its long partnership with SITA because of constant system crashes, delays, and rising costs that f...

Salusiwe Mxayiya, a young scientist from Khayelitsha, South Africa, is shining bright on the global stage with her marine biology research about how t...

Modern kitchen appliances in South Africa, like air fryers and pressure cookers, can sometimes be dangerous, causing risks like fires, electric shocks...

Eskom is changing how it charges for electricity starting April 2025, with new fixed monthly fees that hit solar homes hard. Even families with roofto...

In May 2025, South African Airways (SAA) faced a sudden cyberattack that knocked out its website, app, and key systems, shaking the airline’s digital ...

In 2025, South African Airways faced a sudden cyber attack that targeted its website, app, and vital systems, threatening to disrupt its flights and s...

South African airports are stepping into the future with digital travel credentials and biometric technology that make travel faster, easier, and more...

The NSRI’s Beach Safety Camera Network is making South Africa’s beaches safer by watching six risky spots with live video and trained watchers. These ...

Cape Town uses special cameras to catch drivers and passengers not wearing seatbelts, aiming to make roads safer by giving fines automatically. But so...